The Labour Party.

Parties unite to slam government planning rule changes

Councillors in South Gloucestershire have united to criticise the Coalition government’s recent changes to planning rules which water down developers’ obligations to provide much-needed affordable housing. At a meeting of Full Council held on 17th October, Conservative and Liberal Democrat councillors joined Labour members in slamming the Coalition for giving an unelected quango powers to override agreements with developers over

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Number plate security screws.

Motorists help drive down crime in South Glos

Hundreds of drivers have visited special events at supermarkets in Bradley Stoke, Cribbs Causeway, Emersons Green, Longwell Green and Stoke Gifford to have their number plates secured. More events are now planned later this month, supported by mechanics from Halfords Autocentres. Community Safety Officer PC Roger Jones said: “Swapping standard number plate fittings with security screws prevents thieves stealing them

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South Gloucestershire Core Strategy.

Have your say on further changes to South Glos planning blueprint

Local people are being invited to have their say on draft modifications to South Gloucestershire’s proposed district-wide planning blueprint, or Core Strategy. The strategy was reviewed by an independent Government Inspector during June and July and in his preliminary findings, published last month, the Inspector endorsed the vast majority of the council’s proposals. However, he has also made a number

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